1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 tbsp. sweet pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cocoa (unsweetened)
1 tsp. parsley
2 tbsp. vinegar
Shake of cinnamon
Shake of powdered mustard
Shake of Tabasco
1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

Brown ground beef (with a little peanut oil if extra lean). Add rest of ingredients and simmer until most liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes.